The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Battle Creek, MI is $35,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,420.
Pay spans roughly $29,650 at the 10th percentile to $44,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.25 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Battle Creek, MI.
| Median (annual) | $35,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.25 |
| 10th percentile | $29,650 |
| 90th percentile | $44,160 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.